A month (4 weeks) of 12/12 complete plus the 2 weeks of pre flower (1 week of 16/8 light and then 1 week of 14/10 light before switching to full 12/12). Should be entering the stacking/fruiting phase where buds really put on weight during the 2nd half of flower here. Everything seems to be looking great and going smoothly for all the plants. Switching to the Build A Soil Flowering/Fruiting section of the feeding schedule. Basically the same as the last Bloom/Stretch phase except adding 2 tsp of coconut per gallon instead of 1 tsp. Also top dressed each plant with a handful of the Build A Soil BuildAFlower Top Dress and the Kashi Blend. Feeding them once or twice per week and then plain dechlorinated water every other day. They are drinking every day now especially the big BK#2 and the WW container which makes sense because they are by far the largest plants in the space.
BK#2 is enormous and continues to pack on bud weight. Some of these top colas are already really fat and only getting fatter! Definitely the furthest along despite everything being switched to flower on the same day. The canopy is packed with nice big colas and even some of the side/lowers are looking thick. Was noticing some of the leaves most directly under the light were starting to get a little lighter green color and some discolored spots but that seems to be going away/showing less now. When I turn the light way down or off the plant looks a lot more green as well so in the photos keep that in mind. Originally noticed this about a week or a week and a half ago but it definitely has gotten more green since. Was never really a major issue just noticed the lighter color on part of the plant which seemed to be from being too close to the light. Turned the light down a little bit since these girls have grown too close to it and I have run out of room to raise it higher. Also this one being by far the furthest into flower could also be the natural fade/senescence as well. Doesn't seem to be having too much of a negative effect but would be ideal to have trained these girls more earlier so the light could be cranked higher to maximize the bud production but like I said, not a major problem at this point. Otherwise she's looking really good and the smell is really coming on strong now. Outside of the grow room reeks and then when going inside it really hits you! Buds look really nice and frosty, and are getting super fat! Did another little defoliation during the last week just trying to clean up the lower of the plant so it can devote all its energy to the big tops that will really produce. Will continue to get rid of the bigger fan leaves and promote air flow throughout the plant to eliminate the chance for bud rot since these colas are really fat.
WW's together in the 30 are also thriving! Really healthy growth from both and they are both starting to stack their buds up now. Up to this point they seemed to still be in that stretch phase but they seem to have slowed in growth in height (hopefully since they are literally right at the light, although enough to the side to not be growing directly into the lamp) and the buds are getting noticeably thicker now. Plants are really healthy throughout and no visible issues at this point. One WW is definitely a lot taller while the other is more bushy and even canopy. The taller one has 3 or 4 really tall shoots that have shot way up to the light level. The buds on the WW's are starting to get fat and stack up, smell is faint but coming in more every day. Has a more piney/sharp? type of smell compared to the BK which is straight bubba/fruity.
The smaller BK #1 is doing great despite being a lot further behind in development than the rest. This is probably mostly due to being a little overshadowed by the huge BK #2 and the WW's. Moved the container a little out of the shade a few weeks ago which seems to help a little bit. Not as many side buds/branches and the main colas are a lot smaller but they are stacking up and look great. I guess the one main positive about this girl is that she is not reaching up towards the light and is still probably 2 feet below the light so won't have to worry about light burn or managing the canopy in regards to the light like the other plants.
The Big Body Gelati has really exploded with growth over the last 2 weeks and really the last week. It still was shooting up/stretching and has reached just about light level like the WW. The stalk on this girl I would say is the 2nd thickest behind the big BK #2 and even slightly thicker than the WW's which were started sooner and are further developed in flower. Has a much more spaced out bud structure it seems which is a good comparison and contrast to the tightly packed/stacked BK #2 next to it. Has a different shade of green to the leaves as well and the bud definitely has a unique structure and look so far. Really excited to see this one stack up and how everything will come together. Has one leaf on the tallest cola that has some discoloration, but that is really the only leaf/spot with any discoloration or signs of issues. Disregarding for now since the rest of the plant looks great!
So far so good! Another healthy smooth week of growth and lots of good bud development happening. Going out of town again next week so prepping everything so they can be babysat while I'm gone. We're getting closer now! Estimating about a month left til harvest.
Thanks as always for following along and adding any likes, comments, questions or any input!!
@BudBoutique, Same! Wasn't able to train them as much as I'd like due to being unexpectedly out of town quite a bit during this run so curious how theyll turn out as they are almost too tall at this point lol.
You clearly know what you're doing, but I've never seen black or grey mycelium. You sure that mass of "good mycelium" isn't dead, a fruiting body, or a mold? Myc doesn't really lift above the substrate until its trying to fruit, and we wouldn't call the fruiting body myc.
Any chance at ID?
Also, damn, we really are in sync. I grew NLA last, WW now. Happily Minnesota organic grow!
@JazzBerries, I haven't seen it like that either and it didn't even occur that it could have been something besides mycelium and possibly be a mold but you could be right. I was out of town for a week right after this last update and that little ball in the photo has disappeared and there is no sign of it anymore. Plants are thriving still and no signs of mold or anything bad spreading so that is relieving. It definitely was more in the mulch layer versus being in the soil when it was visible though. Going to keep monitoring but it has disappeared at least for now. If it returns or I start seeing the plant getting "sick" I will update more.
Wow that is quite the coincidence lol! Thanks for the comment, and pointing out the mycelium/mold in the photo. Also happy growing to you as well! Will definitely follow along and wish you nothing but positive results to a fellow MN grower!
@Herbie101, Thanks man!! I really enjoy the cover crop too. Not only does it provide a nice visual aesthetic, it helps out in a number of other areas as well. Thanks again for following along!
@CannabisFarmerGuyDude, I love the idea and philosophy begind the living soil thing! I just need to learn my basics first, but its perfect to follow people along who work with it to learn. π I hope all will go well! Best of luck buddy!π±π
@Herbie101, Thanks man!! Appreciate the love and you following along! First time going full "Living Soil" and using Build A Soil products so really excited to see how things turn out and share with you all.